Great Qin had a prosperous age

Chapter 686: The Value of the Prime Minister (please give me a monthly recommendation ticket!)

At this time, the Confucian scholars became stubborn. Chunyu Yue lifted the jade Yao, then bowed and said:

"Since Your Majesty has established Confucianism as the art of governing the country, shouldn't you elect a highly respected Confucian scholar to be the prime minister to show the world that Your Majesty really wants to use Confucianism and Taoism to govern the country?"

In many cases, Confucianism and the Chinese spirit achieve mutual success.Perhaps Confucianism was born to unite people's hearts at the beginning, but over time, this theory could not adapt to the times and was abandoned. Later, when dynasties prospered, new spirit and integrity were poured into it.

Therefore, Confucian culture indeed contains the essence of many ancient Chinese cultures and incorporates too many ideas.

It's just that when Chunyu Yue said this, it seemed like a hornet's nest had been stabbed in the court.

Meng Yi was the first to object:
"Your Majesty, Qin has never emphasized Confucianism since the founding of the country. Although it has merged with the six countries, how can it convince the public to choose a Confucian as the prime minister?"

The reason why the prime minister was chosen was not because of the two Mengshi brothers. No matter what the matter was, as long as the two of them opened their mouths, the matter would basically be settled, and there would be no one else to speak up.

But in this matter, Meng Yi's objection provoked the nerves of some Confucian scholars.

Chunyu Yue said to him:
"Nowadays, people in the world are not in harmony. If you want to use Confucianism to govern the country, if you can appoint a great Confucian as your prime minister, you can let the world see your majesty's determination to practice Confucianism and teach people. The old minister wants your majesty to be a prime minister for the people of the world. Prime Minister, not for the ministers in the court."

Li Xin said:

"The prime minister is the prime minister. How come there is such a saying as the prime minister of all officials and the prime minister of the world. Doctor Chunyu, don't think about seeking fame and fortune for yourself just because he was once your majesty's teacher."

Chunyu Yue was naturally angry after hearing this.

"I offer advice to Your Majesty, please appoint Prime Minister, for the long-term peace and stability of the empire, and I comply with His Majesty's wishes. How can I have any selfish motives? Could it be that I am so unbearable that even the Champion is suspicious of me and wants to borrow money from me? This is for my own personal gain."

Zhou Qingchen also said:
"Your Majesty, Dr. Chunyu's conduct is obvious to everyone in the court. Now that I have said this, I just want to share your worries and ask for your Majesty's advice."

Li Xin said:

"When Confucianism is in power, the atmosphere in the court must be vain. Please also examine the gains and losses of those kings who have subjugated the country."

At this time, Feng Jie suddenly stepped forward and said:

"Your Majesty the Emperor, I think that if the position of Prime Minister is to be established, there must be someone who can convince the public. The quarrels like this in the court show that a Confucian person cannot make all officials obey. In this case , this Confucian minister must never be established."

After Feng Jie said such words, everyone was convinced.

Fan Zeng also said:

"Your Majesty, I think that what Dr. Feng said is very true, and establishing a Confucian figure is not enough to convince the public."

But Zhang Cang held the opposite opinion on this matter.

"Your Majesty, I think it is really necessary to appoint a Confucian as the prime minister. If your Majesty wants all the subjects in the world to be loyal to the emperor and protect the country, then he should find an example. I privately think that this prime minister is not a Confucian. No."

Zhang Cang's words touched Fusu's heart.

Fusu was planning to do the opposite, precisely because everyone was full of distrust towards Confucian people, so why not take this opportunity to evade the power of the prime minister.

The real power of the Prime Minister has long been divided among the four ministries. Except for that person, the position of Prime Minister is the same for everyone.

"quiet--"

Fusu said softly, and the surrounding area instantly became quiet.It can be seen that although Fusu's words are quiet, their authority is louder than anyone else's.

The emperor's supremacy is now always real.

"I wonder who the teacher thinks is worthy of this responsibility."

Since Chunyu Yue said this, he did not intend to become the prime minister himself. He just wanted to recommend others to fulfill Confucianism and his own origins.

"Looking at the world, I think the only person who can hold this position is Xun Qi, the grandson of Xun Qing."

"Xun Qi?"

"Your Majesty, this is the man. Xun Qing's name is known to everyone in the world, and Xun Qi inherited his grandfather's talents and devoted himself to Confucianism. This man is now giving lectures in Yingchuan. I last year. I met him on the way back to Qi State, and he still has a lot of Xun Qing's handwriting in his hand."

It can only be said that Chun Yuyue finally regained a victory.

No one in the court opposed the person he chose.This shows Xunzi’s status in everyone’s mind.

In the past there were Han Fei and Li Si, and now there is a great talent Zhang Cang. These people all have the same master. In the Qin State, these people are all popular figures, especially Li Si. He has many foundations for the Qin Empire. credit.

Although China has a history of 200 years, during the 500 years of its history, the position of prime minister has always been empty. Foreign ministers and internal ministers fought with each other for power. The position of prime minister has been passed down, but the person who really holds the power is often not The Prime Minister himself.

About 500 years later, the prime minister became a political symbol. Listing a prime minister in the court was often just a show.

Compared with this matter, there are still population issues that need to be adjusted at the moment. Give them ten days and they should have a more appropriate solution.The wisdom of the ancients has never been inferior to that of today's people, but their living conditions were limited by the times.

Seeing all the ministers looking at each other in shock, it was inevitable that the court and the court would start a verbal dispute again. The Second Emperor did not agree on the spot and only said:

"Since Dr. Chunyu recommended him so highly, I will give this man a chance. I will summon him to Xianyang City with a carriage. I want to see what this man is really capable of, and then I can decide whether he can be the prime minister of the empire. "

"I would like to thank Your Majesty on behalf of Xun Qi."

"Everyone has worked hard today, and it's getting late. It's time to retreat."

"I will send you to Your Majesty."

After retreating from the court, everyone left the palace, but everyone's face was a little bit reconciled.

The second generation was in low spirits, and everyone else was frightened at the end of the day.Everyone looked at Meng Yi in unison. He was almost 50 years old, but he still spoke so carelessly. Is the empire really at risk?

On the first day of the new year, for the emperor, there was no joy like ordinary people. Most of the time in the palace, it was quiet and solemn, and no noisy play was allowed.Power casts a layer of authoritative color on Xianyang Palace. As long as everyone is in this palace, everyone has the sword of power on their head.

The closer you are to the emperor, the more you can feel the beauty of power. You can mobilize all the resources you want with just a few words.

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